Plant Manager

The ideal candidate will have experience managing both a production facility and a team. They should be able to analyze each step of the manufacturing process and make effective use of resources to deliver desired outcomes. The candidate will also have an ability to follow safety and compliance guidelines diligently in order to create a healthy work environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant operations such as budget, production schedule and stock
• Maintain clean and safe workplace
• Analyze production costs and inventory to establish areas for improvements
• Ensure adherence to rules and workplace policies
• Examine processes and design plans to effectively use available resources
• Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with all EHS and Food Safety Standards.
• Prepares an annual Operating Expense Budget and monthly forecast.
• Provide timely information and reports on issues that affect plant performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science or Business.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing. Food industry highly preferred.
• Experience in plant management and manufacturing operations Strong communication, management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication skills interacting with all levels of staff.
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office required.